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High-speed Formula 1 racing scene during the 2010 Bahrain GP, capturing cars on the track under clear desert skies.

MOTORSPORT

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F1 Postpones Bahrain and Saudi Races Amid Middle East Tensions

Formula 1 has postponed its Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix races following escalating tensions in the Middle East linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, raising concerns about safety and regional stability.

March 16, 2026

Oil refinery and fuel infrastructure representing global fuel markets.

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ENERGY

Fuel Price Outlook Turns Catastrophic as Brent Surges Past $100 and Rand Weakens

March 14, 2026

Scenic Cape Town mountain at dusk with foreground flowers, town & ocean.

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GLOBAL CONFLICT & ECONOMY

Global Conflict Risk: How a US–Israel–Iran Escalation Could Quietly Reshape South Africa’s Economy

March 2, 2026

US aircraft carrier strike group operating at sea amid heightened Middle East tensions.

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INTERNATIONAL

Trump’s 10-Day Iran Deadline Hits Midnight as Second Carrier Moves Into Position

February 23, 2026

Topic: #Middle East tensions

F1 Postpones Bahrain and Saudi Races Amid Middle East Tensions

Fuel Price Outlook Turns Catastrophic as Brent Surges Past $100 and Rand Weakens

Global Conflict Risk: How a US–Israel–Iran Escalation Could Quietly Reshape South Africa’s Economy

Trump’s 10-Day Iran Deadline Hits Midnight as Second Carrier Moves Into Position